The Supreme Court of India has ordered a probe into the alleged misuse of Pegasus spyware to snoop on citizens, including journalists and activists. Background: The case began when a public interest litigation was filed in the Supreme Court, seeking a probe into the alleged misuse of Pegasus spyware. Parties: The petitioners, including a journalist and an activist, argued that the government had misused Pegasus spyware to snoop on citizens, including journalists and activists. The respondents, including the Centre and the intelligence agencies, argued that the allegations were baseless and that Pegasus spyware was not used to snoop on citizens. Legal issues: The main legal issue in the case was whether the government had misused Pegasus spyware to snoop on citizens. The court also examined the issue of whether the use of Pegasus spyware was a violation of the right to privacy. Court observations: The Supreme Court observed that the allegations of misuse of Pegasus spyware were serious and required a probe. The court also observed that the use of Pegasus spyware was a violation of the right to privacy and that the government had failed to provide any credible explanation for the use of the spyware. Significance: The judgment is significant as it orders a probe into the alleged misuse of Pegasus spyware and emphasizes the need for the government to respect the right to privacy of citizens. The judgment also highlights the importance of the Supreme Court in ensuring that the government does not misuse its powers to snoop on citizens.